Research Associate
Role Overview
Full-time, on-site Research Associate role covering policy research, policy development, analysis, communication, and research in international affairs.
The role supports institute research programmes, client projects, and public events.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Fiker Institute
Fiker Institute is an interdisciplinary think tank based in Dubai focused on intellectual discourse.
Its areas of focus include global governance, foreign policy, neocolonialism, and culture.
Role overview
Full-time, on-site Research Associate role covering policy research, policy development, analysis, communication, and research in international affairs.
The role supports institute research programmes, client projects, and public events.
Research and publications
- Develop national, regional, and global issue analyses, including external client projects.
- Prepare policy and issue briefs with recommendations, papers, and briefing materials on international and global affairs.
- Research and author publications for institute programmes and client projects; proofread and publish traditional and online media.
- Study international relations, global trends, foresight, and regional dynamics; coordinate graphic design inputs.
Events and programming
- Plan and deliver high-profile events, conferences, and forums related to international affairs and culture.
- Create programmes on topics including diplomacy, global governance, conflict resolution, human rights, and sustainable development.
- Invite and coordinate experts, diplomats, policymakers, academics, and practitioners as speakers and panelists.
- Manage event budgets and expenses, negotiate contracts, and seek sponsorship opportunities.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in International Affairs, Policy, Political Science, or a related field.
- At least 3–4 years of research, strategy, or policy consultancy experience.
- Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in international relations or a related field; proven ability to build stakeholder relationships.
- Interest in foreign policy and international relations, and active attention to global developments.
- Policy research and development work must be performed without AI.
- The role calls for discretion, diplomacy, reliability, self-motivation, and teamwork.
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